Senior Telecoms Systems Engineer - Hybrid

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structures

Hybrid work model

Health & wellness benefits

Professional development budget

Transformative projects

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a highly skilled Telecoms Systems Engineer in Klerksdorp to design, implement, and optimize complex telecoms platforms. The role supports hybrid work with office and home-based collaboration, driving scalable, reliable network performance.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of experience, a master's degree in relevant engineering, and strong expertise in VoIP/SIP, LTE/5G, and cloud-based infrastructure, with proven cross-functional teamwork and project management.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Telecommunications.
• 8+ years designing, deploying, and managing large-scale telecoms systems.
• Deep knowledge of VoIP, SIP, LTE, and 5G.
• Experience with network virtualization and cloud-based infrastructure.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and proactive optimization skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork, with project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable telecommunications systems (voice, data, mobile).
• Optimize system performance, capacity planning, and resource utilization.
• Analyze system performance and implement improvements.
• Manage lifecycle of telecom systems including upgrades and end-of-life replacements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for integration.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for system architecture and procedures.

Skills

VoIP

SIP

LTE

5G

Network virtualization

Cloud platforms

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Telecommunications

Tools

Documentation tools

Network monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a highly skilled Telecoms Systems Engineer in Klerksdorp to design, implement, and optimize complex telecoms platforms. The role supports hybrid work with office and home-based collaboration, driving scalable, reliable network performance.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of experience, a master's degree in relevant engineering, and strong expertise in VoIP/SIP, LTE/5G, and cloud-based infrastructure, with proven cross-functional teamwork and project management.